This week guest Jonathan Shipley took us to Portage Bay Café. Known for their seasonal menu and dedication to local food, Portage Bay has long been a Seattle favorite. Inspired by their focus on sustainable cuisine, I am sharing one of my favorite seasonal recipes for April – Coriander Ribs with Rhubarb Sauce.

Welcome to The Savory 6 – a weekly column featuring six weekly questions for one of the guests on our show. Check, Please! Northwest is all about dining out, but that’s not the only thing that happens at the table. When you put three strangers together and encourage banter, anything can happen! It’s a happy byproduct of the show and it’s one of my favorite parts – getting to know all of these food-loving folks. In this weekly article, we get to dig a little deeper into one of our guest’s culinary quirks and preferences.

Host Amy Pennington gives us a behind-the-scenes perspective on tonight’s premiere. Let us know what you think in the comments. Bon appetit!

I think it’s safe to say we are all thrilled to be kicking off another inspired season of Check, Please! Northwest. Each season brings a slew of new guests and great restaurants. This season aims to introduce new food finds to eager diners and reminds us to rediscover some of the Pacific Northwest’s longstanding gems.